If you already have skylights in your home, you know how natural light has a way of transforming your space. It makes rooms feel larger, brighter, and more welcoming. But if your skylights are older and showing signs of wear and tear, you might be wondering when and how to update them. 

To help you navigate this process with ease, VELUX offers completely free virtual consultations with our expert Design and Product Advisors. Whether you’re in the early stages of planning or ready to kick off your home improvement project, a virtual consultation provides a pressure-free, professional environment to map out your perfect solution. 

4 Reasons to Book a Virtual Consultation for Your Skylight Replacement 

It's easy to see how VELUX Design and Product Advisors can help homeowners installing skylights for the first time. And they’re just as helpful for replacement skylight projects! Whatever your project, when you book a virtual consultation, you get one-on-one access to a skylight expert who can guide you through every step along the way. Here are four other reasons to book a virtual consultation before your skylight replacement: 

• A Personalized Design Plan: Discuss the specifics of the skylights you need replaced. Your Advisor will work with you to create a free design plan that maps out your project options.
• An Explanation of Upgrade Benefits: Learn about the upgrades of replacing an old plastic skylight with a modern glass Skylight System. Upgrading can improve energy efficiency, reduce noise, and extend product lifespan and warranty. Your Advisor can also explain new glass options for added protection, the benefits of the pre-installed solar-powered skylight shade, as well as smart automation and remote control options.
• Product Comparisons: Explore the differences between fixed and venting skylights, installation types, and the easiest matches to your current skylights. Consider the pros of adding a Sun Tunnel^® somewhere else in your home that needs natural light while your replacements are being installed.
• Installer Options: Your Advisor can connect you with trusted local professionals who can visit your home to perform a skylight replacement assessment and complete your new skylight installation safely and efficiently. 

Frequently Asked Questions in Skylight Replacement Consultations 

If you’re mulling over a skylight replacement, you likely already have questions. A virtual consultation is the perfect way to get those questions answered for your specific skylight replacement project! If you know you need a replacement skylight but are drawing a blank when it comes to what to ask in a consultation, here are a few frequently asked questions our Advisors are prepared to answer: 

• Do my skylights really need to be replaced?
  • Your Advisor can answer this definitively, but if your skylights are older than 20 years, they most likely need to be replaced. 
     
• Do I still need to replace my skylight if it’s old but not leaking?
  • Most likely yes. Depending on the age of the skylight, as well as the age of your roof, your Advisor can explain the specifics for why you still need to replace your skylight.
     
• When is the best time to replace my skylights?
  • This is another question an Advisor can answer more specifically for your project. In general, the best time to replace skylights is when you’re reroofing or when the skylights age past their original warranty coverage.
     
• What kind of upgrades come from replacing a skylight?
  • We’ve covered a few of the universal upgrades that come from replacing an old skylight with a modern one. With a Design and Product Advisor, you can get into the nitty gritty details of how much better your space will be with a new skylight.
     
• What actually happens during the replacement process?
  • The replacement process varies depending on a few factors. How your original skylight was installed, as well as whether you’re replacing as a part of a reroofing project or not, will affect the steps taken to replace your existing skylight. A Design and Product Advisor can go over all the variables in your consultation.
     
• Will insurance pay for my replacement skylights?
  • It’s possible, depending on why you’re replacing and the parameters outlined in your skylight’s original warranty. You can discuss the specifics with an Advisor to help determine your skylight replacement project’s finances.
     
• What sort of warranty coverage applies for my old skylights? For my new skylights?
  • The warranty coverage for your old skylights is determined by their manufacturer. VELUX Skylight Systems installed with the proper VELUX flashing qualify for our industry-leading warranty coverage.
     
• Who is responsible for replacing skylights?
  • As the homeowner, you’re responsible for initiating the skylight replacement process. Your Design and Product Advisor can help you get the process started and see you through to your installed replacement.
     
• Who installs replacement skylights?
  • A skylight installer, roofer, or contractor can install the skylight replacement for you. In a virtual consultation, your Advisor can help you find local skylight installers who have worked with VELUX skylights previously to carry out your replacement project. 

Ready to Upgrade Your Space?

Book your consultation today! You don’t want to guess when it comes to home improvement—especially with old skylights. In a free virtual consultation with a VELUX Design and Product Advisor, you can get the design inspiration, skylight knowledge, and insights about installation you need to make your replacement project a resounding success. 

Get expert guidance tailored specifically to your home. Click here to book your free replacement consultation with a VELUX Design and Product Advisor.